Chess Puzzle #edQ57 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen a5; rook d7; bishop g2; pawns a2/f2/g3/h2. Black: king g8; queen c5; rook e1; pawns a6/b5/f7/g7/h7. White is ahead by 2 points of material. Black to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bf1 — bishop g2→f1. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxf1+ — rook e1→f1, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Kxf1 (king g1→f1, captures rook).
3. Best move: Qc4+ — queen c5→c4, gives check.

Tactical themes

attraction, endgame, equality, sacrifice, short. The key move Rxf1+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 6k1/3R1ppp/p7/Qpq5/8/6P1/P4PBP/4r1K1 w - - 1 28

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